Teenage Bottlerocket is a pop-punk/punk rock band from Laramie, Wyoming, fo… Read Full Bio ↴Teenage Bottlerocket is a pop-punk/punk rock band from Laramie, Wyoming, formed in 2001. The band was formed by twin brothers Ray and Brandon Carlisle after their previous band Homeless Wonders broke up in 2000, and is completed by Kody Templeman and Miguel Chen. The band's music is heavily influenced by Kody's other band, The Lillingtons.

The band released their debut EP A Bomb on a Laramie communal label, One Legged Pup, in 2002 and soon after on October 31st 2003 the band released their first album, Another Way, on vinyl only through that same label.
After touring through 2004, they set to work on their next release, Total, which was released in April 2005 through Red Scare. After more touring in support of Total, and a spot on the warped tour, they recorded their next LP for Red Scare, Warning Device, which was released on January 8, 2008. A video was released for the song "In the Basement" on December 28, 2007.

On February 10th 2009, Teenage Bottlerocket signed with punk label Fat Wreck Chords, later releasing They Came From The Shadows, their fourth album, on the 15th of September.

The band's most recent album, Tales From Wyoming was released in the spring of 2015 through Rise Records.

On November 7th, 2015 drummer Brandon Carlisle passed away after being hospitalized and comatose for a few days prior. Following the news of his passing, the band was initially ambiguous as to whether or not they would continue on but announced shortly thereafter that, with the addition of Darren Chewka formerly of Old Wives, Teenage Bottlerocket would indeed continue as a band.

Gave You My Heart
Teenage Bottlerocket Lyrics

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When we first met
I didn't know what to do
So I gave you my heart
Now it belongs to you

I gave you my heart
I gave you my heart
I gave you my heart

So baby please don't tear it apart

And when we hang out
You know we have lots of fun
So I gave you my heart
Cause I knew you were the one

I gave you my heart
I gave you my heart
I gave you my heart
So baby please don't tear it apart

Yeah it was something that I swore I'd never do (Swore I'd never do)
But my whole world turned upside down when I laid eyes on you
When I laid eyes on you

When I'm with you
Don't wanna go away
So I gave you my heart
And now I'm here to stay

I gave you my heart
I gave you my heart
I gave you my heart
So baby please don't tear it apart

I gave you my heart
I gave you my heart
I gave you my heart
So baby please don't tear it apart

I gave you my heart whoa oh yeah
(Oh baby please don't tear it apart)
I gave you my heart whoa oh yeah
(Oh baby please don't tear it apart)
I gave you my heart whoa oh yeah
(Oh baby please don't tear it apart)

Oh baby please don't tear it apart

Overall Meaning

The song "Gave You My Heart" by Teenage Bottlerocket is an upbeat pop punk love song about giving your heart to someone you care about. The first verse talks about the uncertainty and nervousness that often comes with a new relationship, but the singer ultimately decides to give their heart to their partner. The chorus repeats this sentiment, with the singer asking their partner not to hurt the heart that they have given away. The second verse reinforces the idea that the singer is committed to their partner and that they have fun spending time together. The bridge of the song contains the lyrics, "Yeah it was something that I swore I'd never do, but my whole world turned upside down when I laid eyes on you." This line suggests that the singer was initially hesitant to give their heart away, but they couldn't resist their feelings for their partner.

Overall, "Gave You My Heart" is a simple but heartfelt love song that captures the excitement and vulnerability of falling in love. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the importance of the heart that has been given away and the trust that the singer has placed in their partner not to tear it apart.

Line by Line Meaning

When we first met
At the beginning of our relationship

I didn't know what to do
I was unsure of how to proceed

So I gave you my heart
I committed myself fully to you

Now it belongs to you
You have my heart in your possession

And when we hang out
When we spend time together

You know we have lots of fun
We enjoy each other's company

Cause I knew you were the one
I believed that you were the right person for me

Yeah it was something that I swore I'd never do (Swore I'd never do)
I promised myself I would never give my heart away

But my whole world turned upside down when I laid eyes on you
I was completely captivated by you

When I'm with you
In your presence

Don't wanna go away
I want to stay with you